Bill Gates, Version 2.0 Jun 27, 2008
(3:36)Amber Frey was the star witness in the Scott Peterson trial. But now that the flashbulbs have faded she owns a day spa in California and focuses on her family. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Tot Uses Song To Call 911, Get Mom Help Jun 27, 2008
Mom Had Fainted; 3-Year-Old Remembered Tune Mom Had Taught Her For Just Such Circumstances. Jessica and Madelyn Eaves on The Early Show Thursday (CBS/EARLY SHOW). (CBS News -- Early Show)
Amber Frey: Getting Back To Normal Life Jun 27, 2008
Star Witness In Scott Peterson Trial Now A Business Owner And Married Mom Of Two ... Amber Frey was the star witness in the Scott Peterson trial. (CBS News)
Second Scott Peterson Trial Could Start Soon Jun 4, 2008
Wednesday, June 4, 2008, 5:46 am. Get breaking news, daily headlines and more. (NBC 11, CA)
Defense Says Reiser Victim Of 'Screw Job' Apr 19, 2008
Prosecutor Paul Hora was trying to evoke the Scott Peterson case in emphasizing the fact that Reiser was carrying thousands of dollars in his fanny pack when officers detained him for a DNA sample and also when he was arrested, Du Bois said. Peterson, too, was carrying a large amount of cash when he was arrested for killing his wife, Laci, and her fetus. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Live blog: Hans Reiser trial for Feb. 28, 2008 Feb 29, 2008
The veteran jurist handled numerous capital murder cases and presided over the Scott Peterson murder trial in San Mateo County. Outside court, defense attorney William Du Bois said Reiser will probably take the stand on Monday, March 3. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Lodi vet asks: Who speaks for San Francisco tiger who was shot and killed? Jan 26, 2008
The Souza family hired Michael Cardoza, a Walnut Creek criminal defense attorney who has worked on such highly publicized cases as the Scott Peterson murder trial and the 2001 San Francisco dog mauling. And the Dhaliwals retained the counsel of high-profile Los Angeles attorney Mark Geragos who represented Peterson. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Family gets attorney in zoo case Jan 15, 2008
The family hired Michael Cardoza, a Walnut Creek criminal defense attorney who has worked on such highly publicized cases as the Scott Peterson murder trial and the San Francisco dog mauling. "I had to bury my son, and I wasn't in a hurry in picking lawyers," said Carlos Sousa, the 17-year-old's father. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Daniloo, Peterson likely too busy for MySpace Oct 24, 2007
Under favorite books, it's Anne Bird's "Blood Brother: 33 Reasons My Brother Scott Peterson Is Guilty," and "We, the Jury: Deciding the Scott Peterson Case.". You think. (Modesto Bee, CA)
The Man Who Defends O.J. Simpson Sep 21, 2007
"He was a nobody until he represented O.J. on a case that never should have gone to trial," says one Miami-based prosecutor who asked not to be named, referring to the road-rage case, adding "almost anybody could have won that." Since then, Galanter has parlayed his connection to Simpson into regular appearances on TV talk shows analyzing a variety of criminal cases, including the Kobe Bryant rape accusation and the Scott Peterson murder trial. While Galanter gets most ink from his... (Time.com)
Peterson prosecutor dies at 66 Sep 12, 2007
Top prosecutor in Scott Peterson trial dies at 66. Article:Top prosecutor in Scott Peterson trial dies at 66:/n/a/2007/09/11/state/n001312D54 ... DTL Article:Top prosecutor in Scott Peterson trial dies at 66:/n/a/2007/09/11/state/n001312D54. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Turning Ideas into Stories Sep 2, 2007
No one really wants a rehash of the Scott Peterson case, but you can base an entirely new fictional story around a vanished wife and give it a totally different setting and ending by making the husband not guilty, the wife not dead but hiding out hoping he ll get accused. The possibilities are endless. (Suite101.com)
What Your Phone Knows About You Aug 26, 2007
From crucial tracking evidence in the Scott Peterson murder trial to exculpatory call records in the Duke alleged rape case, cell phones have emerged as an important resource for both criminal investigators and defense lawyers. Now a small group of international forensic code breakers is working to go beyond the obvious and familiar the call logs and address books and tap deeper into our phones, into a hidden gold mine of personal information. (Time.com)
Scott Peterson's former girlfriend opens a spa Jun 30, 2007
Amber Frey leaves a courtroom in Redwood City, California, in August 2004 after testifying in the Scott Peterson trial. ADVERTISER LINKS. (CNN -- Law)
Is a move underway by Senators Boxer and Clinton to silence talk... Jun 26, 2007
Weeknights9 p.m. ET Monday, June 25: Paris and the Press: Author Bernie Goldberg on media feeding frenzy over the hotel heiress Jessie Davis Murder: Is this the Scott Peterson case all over again. Dr. Keith Ablow weighs in ADVERTISEMENT. (Fox News)
After 10 years, Nancy Grace to leave Court TV May 10, 2007
Over the years, Grace has become known for sparking controversy on the show, including high-profile cases such as the Duke University rape scandal, the search for Natalee Holloway and the Scott Peterson trial. Last year, she interviewed Melinda Duckett on her Headline News show about the disappearance of Ducketts 2-year-old son. (MSNBC -- Television)
Bill would take conceal carry guidelines out of city’s hands Feb 17, 2007
At times, testimony became quite emotional with some representatives referring to the Scott Peterson case in California. Rep. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Laci Peterson's California Home Sold to Couple for $350,000 Dec 29, 2006
Send news tip to FOXNews. Thursday, December 28, 2006. (Fox News -- Views)
Ex-pastor held in 2004 murder Nov 29, 2006
It began in the middle of the Scott Peterson case, which tied up many people at the district attorney's office. And in February, Copeland needed five heart bypasses, which took him out of commission for about four months. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Inside the Year's Biggest Criminal Trial Oct 24, 2006
Major cases: O.J. Simpson murder trial (for defense; won acquittal); Los Angeles police officers in Rodney King beating trial (for defense; won acquittal); "Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez trial (for defense; found guilty); Scott Peterson murder trial (for defense; found guilty); Kobe Bryant rape case (for prosecution; charges dropped). The ups and downs of the Enron case may have helped prepare Dimitrius for her new sideline as a helicopter Pilot. (Law.com)
CAMPAIGN 2006 - State Treasurer - GOP hopeful's plight: little cash, less name recognition Oct 11, 2006
" Other things Parrish wants to do in office include selling bonds to brokers in California rather than on Wall Street; issuing California municipal bonds; and working to help victims of identity theft. As a member of the Board of Equalization representing the southernmost part of the state, Parrish said, he focused on watching out for average taxpayers. That's illustrated by two accomplishments he cites: finding a way for schools' book programs to be exempt from sales tax, and instituting a... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Penning for prime time Sep 30, 2006
In season three and four, Davidson wrote episodes, one based on the Scott Peterson case titled Last Double Jeopardy. For season five, executive producer and co-creator Ann Donahue promoted Davidson to story editor, meaning he will have a hand in four or five episodes each season. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Teen Gets Life For Lawyer's Wife Slay Sep 27, 2006
Horowitz, who has represented clients on death row and made a name for himself commenting during the Scott Peterson murder trial, glared at Dyleski. "When he beat her again and again, he took pleasure in killing. He enjoyed it," Horowitz said. (CBS News)
Grace-ing the Stage Aug 30, 2006
The tenacious host of Nancy Grace: Closing Arguments can be seen weekdays from 3-5 p.m. For Court TV fans and true crime buffs internationally, Grace was TV's leading face and voice during the Scott Peterson trial and dozens of other high profile, televised murder trials. Grace joined Court TV from the Atlanta Fulton County District Attorney's office where she served for a decade as special prosecutor of felony cases involving serial murder, rape, child molestation and arson. (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
Jury-Rigging: Aug 13, 2006
The prosecution in the Scott Peterson case had a top-notch jury consultant. Then again, so did the defense. (Slate)
Victim's husband takes stand in teen's murder trial Aug 2, 2006
The packed gallery in Contra Costa County Superior Court sat silent as Horowitz - who rose to national prominence commenting on the Scott Peterson murder trial -faced the man accused of killing his wife of more than a decade. He methodically, but emotionally described his actions the day of his wife's death, leading up to finding his wife's curled-up body inside the door in what looked like a crime scene photo. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Redwood City's shopping-cinema complex to open today Jul 29, 2006
Two years ago, merchants rejoiced when the celebrated Scott Peterson murder trial was moved to town, thinking it would draw hordes of trial-watchers and reporters to their shops. They were wrong -- sales barely showed a blip. (San Jose Mercury News)
Scott Peterson trial transcript certified, paving way for appeals Jul 16, 2006
The Associated Press. (Updated Saturday, July 15, 2006, 3:25 PM). (Fresno Bee -- State)
Below the fold Jul 9, 2006
How did we ever manage without watching the William Kennedy Smith rape trial, the sentencing hearing of Marlon Brando's son, the trials of O.J. Simpson and Jeffrey Dahmer, as well as the coverage of the Scott Peterson trial and the re-enactment of the trial of Michael Jackson. Friday, July 14: It's Bastille Day in France, commemorating the start of the French Revolution on July 14, 1789. (Sacramento Bee -- Lifestyle)
Amber Frey Weds Neighbor Jul 7, 2006
Massage Therapist Was Key Witness In Scott Peterson Trial. POSTED: 10:22 am PDT July 6, 2006UPDATED: 10:29 am PDT July 6, 2006. (KCRA 3, CA)
Jet-Ski Murder Case Dropped Jun 24, 2006
" Easterling told authorities that he and his wife of seven months had spent much of the day Oct. 11, 2004, cruising San Pablo Bay before getting stranded when their WaveRunner got stuck in tidal mud and then capsized. He said that when he awoke, his wife was dead, presumably drowned. They had spent 15 hours in the chilly water before the Coast Guard arrived to pull Easterling and his wife's body from the water. Preliminary autopsy results indicated that Jennifer Easterling had been assaulted,... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Testimony Wraps Up in Schwartz Trial Apr 21, 2006
It called in high profile FBI DNA expert Bruce Budowle, seen to the left of this story, who last year testified in the Scott Peterson case. Budowle said that the statistics are one in 13,000 people who would connect with that DNA, which he says is practically the same as the defense's results. (KOLD.com, AZ)
SHOCKER: OPRAH PREGNANT WITH JAMES FREY'S BABY! Feb 7, 2006
Not to mention Globes stellar Scott Peterson trial issue, with its SCOTT WILL WALK FREE. cover (which, in a classy bonus, also offered a CHRIS REEVE -- WAS IT SUICIDE. (Ad Age)